Business plan courses can help you learn market analysis, financial forecasting, operational planning, and effective pitching techniques. You can build skills in identifying target audiences, crafting value propositions, and developing marketing strategies. Many courses introduce tools like SWOT analysis, business model canvases, and financial modeling software, which can enhance your ability to create comprehensive and persuasive business plans.

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Construction Estimating, Cost Estimation, Punch Work, Cost Management, Construction Management, Bidding, Cost Control, Cash Flows, Project Closure, Lean Methodologies, Project Controls, Project Estimation, Cash Flow Forecasting, Earned Value Management, Procurement, Construction
★ 4.7 (2.3K) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Decision Intelligence, Governance, AI Security, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risking, Cyber Governance, Data Governance, Enterprise Architecture, Data Strategy, Data Ethics, Compliance Training, AI Workflows, Return On Investment, Security Controls, Accountability Frameworks, Security Strategy, Information Technology, Business
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Responsible AI, Prompt Patterns, AI Orchestration, Microsoft 365, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Risking, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering Tools, Agentic Workflows, Workflow Management, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Business Workflow Analysis, Analysis, Data Access, Research Reports, Verification And Validation, Business Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Project Design, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Scoping, Project Management, Project Planning, Project Risk Management, Leadership, Project Performance, Proposal Development, Decision Making, Program Evaluation, Business Priorities, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Strategic Prioritization, Business Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Institute for the Future
Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Visionary, Proactivity, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Thinking, Action Oriented, Simulations, Optimism, Planning, Community Organizing, Creativity, Social Impact, Systems Thinking, Virtual Reality, Responsible AI, Trend Analysis, Storytelling
★ 4.8 (2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Design Thinking, Design Software, 3D Assets, Intellectual Property, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer-Aided Design, Human Centered Design, Product Design, Design, Innovation, Solution Design, Manufacturing Processes, Computer Graphics, Electronic Hardware, Prototyping, Engineering Design Process, Digital Design, Emerging Technologies, Business Transformation
★ 4.6 (2.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Excel Formulas, Business Reporting, Data Cleansing, Data Wrangling, Statistical Reporting, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Collaborative Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Google Workspace, Data Transformation, Statistical Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Power Platform Architecture & Technical Design, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Power BI, Azure Synapse Analytics, Enterprise Resource Planning, Microsoft 365, Workflow Management, Data Integration, Data Architecture, Cloud-Based Integration, Business Process Automation, Release Management, Data Lakes, Application Lifecycle Management, Data Access, Data Import/Export, Automation, JSON, Finance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Value Propositions, Branding, Brand Management, Brand Awareness, Logo Design, Target Audience, Strategic Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Design, Customer Insights, Competitive Analysis
★ 4.7 (904) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Bookkeeping, Small Business Accounting, Financial Statements, Ledgers (Accounting), Cash Receipts, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable, Payroll Processing, Balance Sheet, Payroll, Inventory Accounting, Income Statement, Payroll Reporting, Cash Handling, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Tax Preparation, Cloud-Based Integration
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Verbal Communication Skills, Active Listening, Price Negotiation, Oral Expression, Communication, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Strategic Partnership, Relationship Building, Diplomacy, Overcoming Objections, Value Propositions, Stakeholder Management, Discussion Facilitation, Rapport Building, Relationship Management, Analysis
★ 4.7 (1.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Database Design, Business Intelligence Software, Performance Tuning, Business Reporting, Regression Testing, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Data Modeling, Database Administration, Data Migration, Verification And Validation, Enterprise Application Management, Data Validation, Star Schema, Data Architecture, Application Deployment, Warehouse Management, Package and Software Management, Data Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks